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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1952
Page
2
Gulf Refining Co reports the T. R. Miller Mill Co No 1 well in Es Cambia County is delayed to tomorrow. It is expected to reach about 5840 feet in the lower Tuscaloosa formation with potential flow near a barrel per minute. First five wells in the field already hit this formation and drillers found 74 feet of oil sands. Gulf plans to move to No 2 two tracts west in the same section after completion.
President Truman backs a bill to allow nearly one million service members to vote with a federally printed ballot, bypassing state voting laws. Senate leaders aim for quick passage, House debates amendments on wage, price and rent controls, while a coalition expects to block major changes. A public brawl between Secretary Brannan and Sen. Kem continues before the Senate Agriculture Committee, with Ellender urging calmer proceedings.
The Defense Department asks contractors to reroute steel orders to non struck plants to avoid delays. The Atomic Energy Commission uses many steel types for Savannah River and Paducah plants and other projects. Large amounts of stainless steel supply processing for nuclear materials and submarine reactor plants.
The government turned the 70 million dollar luxury liner United States over to U S Lines for 28 million dollars while President Truman ordered an inquiry into possible excessive subsidy. The White House released a letter directing Attorney General McGrantry to determine what legal action should be taken.
The page lists showtimes and film titles for multiple theaters. Princess The African Queen stars Bogart and Hepburn with 1:00 3:05 5:15 7:20 9:25 showtimes. Roxy offers Two Dollar Better with Litel and Windsor at 1:31 3:05 4:39 6:13 7:47 9:33. Sunset shows Westward The Women with Taylor and Darcel at 7:45 and 0:45. Hatfield Athens runs My Friend Irma Goes West with Lund and Lynn at 7:30. Hartselie presents The Pride of St Louis starring Dailey and Dru at 3:00 7:00 9:00.
Decatur markets show cotton middling 38.50 cents and strict low 37.00. No 2 wheat new crop 2.05, No 2 oats 0.80, No 2 yellow ear corn 1.83, No 2 mile 3.10, hogs paid 18.25 cents in Decatur.
Federal state cattle market nominal with demand poor and little action. Calves good to prime 27.00-30.00, utility 20.00-26.00. Hogs 250 head with various weights, choic e 190-230 lb barrows 20.00-20.25, 240-290 lb 18.75-19.00, 150-180 lb mostly 18.50-18.75, choic e sows 7.00-17.50. Sheep 200 head good to choice springers 25.50-26.00, utility and good 19.00-25.00.
New York markets show firm cotton futures with most activity in switching from nearby July to later months. Late afternoon quotes gain 35 cents to 1.30 a bale. July at 40.88, October at 37.77, December at 37.56.
Atlanta indicates market activity steady with fair to good demand for live poultry. Weights over three pounds show tight supply in some sections. Prices quoted for broilers and fryers under 3 1 2 pounds range from 25 1 2 to 27 cents per pound.
Costello, a New Yorker named by Senate crime investigators last year as a top target, and Kastel, whose operations centered in New Orleans, were both described as principal figures in the probe.
The case involved Decatur residents breaking into cabins over several weeks. State investigator Bob Trope and local law enforcement led the investigation, with thousands in furnishings and appliances recovered. Charles Henry faced grand larceny for a Hartselle school locker house break-in. Joe Clincy pleaded guilty to petit larceny and received three months hard labor. Alfred Terry Jr. robbery trial continued with attorney Noble Russell.
Local amateur radio operators plan a 24 hour field day from 4 P M Saturday to 4 P M Sunday near Cave Springs on a creek. They will operate under a single call WVv using a gasoline generator and contact stations nationwide for points. About 25 to 30 hams are expected to attend to test emergency portable equipment for disasters.
Secretary Acheson overruling advisers allows Hilde Speer a 16 year old daughter of a convicted Nazi to visit the United States. She will join about 400 German teenagers attending American schools this summer.
A historical note describes twenty tons of soap prepared to lubricate the launching of a battleship. The mass of soap underscores the scale of preparations for the ship's sea trials and civilian partnerships involved.
Vivien Kellems of Stonington Connecticut emerges as a bold anti tax advocate and possible independent Republican challenger. She torches Connecticut delegates and the Lodge faction while urging reform of the income tax and urging a Chicago convention speaking slot.
Newman Campbell discusses Covetousness from the Ten Commandments and the tale of the rich man who plans bigger barns. He warns that wealth hoarded for self without aiding the poor displeases God and risks spiritual loss. The piece links envy to daily desires and urges generosity.
A Christian education feature discusses covetous thoughts from childhood to adulthood. It cites Jesus on inheritance disputes, warns against material worry, and highlights the parables of the rich farmer and the ravens and lilies. The piece urges trust in God and generous living.
Dr. Olin West longtime national medical leader died at his Nashville home after a long illness. A native of Gadsden he studied at Vanderbilt and taught there. He was elected president elect of the American Medical Association in 1946 but resigned for health reasons. Survives widow two sons Dr. Robert H. West Athens Georgia and Olin West Jr Nashville and sister Mrs A J Harris Decatur Alabama. Funeral in Nashville at 10 am Saturday.
Eisenhower meets Idaho and Washington state delegates in Denver and plans to speak on Texas delegate disputes. Taft and Eisenhower factions claim Texas 33 GOP votes while hearings begin July 1 in Chicago to resolve the split. Dirksen pledges support to the nominee, while Judd and other supporters urge unity at a Philadelphia dinner.
Anna Belle Moore of Decatur died suddenly of a heart attack at 1 50 AM in the Baugh Wiley Clinic. She was 66 born in Youngstown Ohio and survived by a brother Will Moore and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services set for 2 PM Sunday at Brown Funeral Company chapel with Rev. L W McManic officiating. Interment in city cemetery. nephews to pallbear. Arrangements by Browns.
The Decatur Lions Club new board met last night at the City Electricity Department to discuss organization matters. Officers are Allen Rooks president John Giles first vice president Jack Wood second vice president Ed Rogers third vice president Russell Humphrey secretary Jimmy Edwards treasurer B G Ryan tail twister Rev Charles Ellis lion tamer. Directors include Colin Andrews Rev Bill Johnson Ned Frazier R B Freeman Sam Wheat Tim Lyons Bill Stone Homer Tankersley.
The Imperial Council of the Shrine approved charters for temples in Long Beach California and Alexandria Virginia and chose New York for the 1953 convention. Temporary permission was given for a Wilmington Delaware temple. New investment rules allow up to 30 percent of hospital funds in private securities with limits. Membership for a new temple rises to 1250 and actions set suspension procedures and hospital building controls.
Heat across south and central Alabama threatens a bumper corn crop, with Dothan area and Henry County requiring two days of rain. Farm agents report damaged truck crops pastures and gardens, while forecasts predict 3 to 6 degrees above normal temperatures with light, scattered rainfall.
To mark a presidential year new toy elephants and donkeys double as furniture pieces while a pink 33 by 22 inch figure hints at political importance. The amphitheatre with 12000 seats nears completion as news services and Illinois Bell set up a delegate message center and walkie talkie service. Delegates will hear fiery oratory under a installed air cooling system.
Five leaders from Austinville Church of God attended the 64th international convention in Anderson Indiana June 11 18 announced by Pastor Mary R Miller. Attendees included Rev B R Smith Mr and Mrs M H Smith and Mr and Mrs J J Miller. The event drew well over 25000 daily attendees with a national budget over 1000000 approved for world service. Church of God counts about 2000 congregations and 100000 members with missions in 26 foreign countries.
Two year old Michael Arvon awoke from a nap and unhooked a screen door with a broomstick to go for a walk. He briefly rode in a parked car before police picked him up while clutching a doll found during his travels.
Yesterday and today at Decatur General hospital multiple dismissals and admissions were recorded. Dismissed: Mrs S P Taylor and daughter. Mrs Fred Weunschel and daughter. Mrs Robert Martin. Mrs C Y Hooper and son. Mrs Nina Downs. Mrs J S Smith and daughter. and Mrs R J Witherspoon. Admitted: Mrs E B Powers. Mrs William Nelson. Carey Cockrell. Also noted were local residents visiting and a weather update showing 98 degrees high yesterday and 82 morning, 93 noon today.
Huntsville resident Tant E. Dowell former state pardon and patrol officer died of a heart attack at work yesterday. He previously served as a Ketona Prison guard in Jefferson County and was a partner in Home Ice and Coal Company in town.
A guerrilla ambush on a passenger train 90 miles north of Rangoon Burma killed fifteen people and injured many others in a fierce attack on the railway. The assault targeted the locomotive and cars, causing casualties as authorities mobilized emergency responders.
Mildred Evans a 16 year old Huntsville girl remained in grave condition at Limestone county hospital after a head on collision south of Athens. Four companions were killed in the crash while the group had just left Hatfield Lake where they had been swimming. The truck driver Paul Anderson 48 of Decatur was treated for a dislocated hip and listed not seriously hurt.
Sweden and Russia exchanged notes after a Catalina was shot down over international waters, with Sweden insisting the aircraft was unarmed and in international airspace while Russia claimed it violated 12 mile territorial waters and fired first. Sweden also acknowledged a Swedish plane briefly trespassed Soviet territory on June 13 and Wednesday.
Montgomery June 20 A slate of independent presidential elector candidates will appear on Alabama's general election ballot in November. Secretary of State Agnes Baggett announced a May 3 petition with 855 names met the legal requirement of 300 qualified voters. Probate judges verified 307 qualified voters on the list.
The Veterans Administration said it is probing reports of excessive tuition at the Veterans Continuation School in Geneva Alabama. Investigators will determine if charges exceeded approved limits and identify any improper billing.
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